Program, Simons Center Cornerstone Ceremony ID: 100 | This file appears in: Simons Center/Cato Center Construction of the performing arts center, named for Charleston architect and CofC Art History professor Albert Simons, began in January of 1977 and was completed by July 1979. Courtesy of College of Charleston Libraries, Special Collections. Download Original File "Program, Simons Center Cornerstone Ceremony" appears in: Simons Center/Cato Center